Video: The Iowa Journal
The Iowa Journal is a regular in-depth look at the issues that impact Iowans. The series analyzes various issues and events that are in the news from an Iowa perspective. Topics include a look at Iowa's small business successes, pioneers in the local food movement, and how the national debate on health care affects you.
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Competetive Sustainability: Luther v Wartburg (#220)
Students are putting sustainability on the top of their college to-do lists - and even competing to do a better job at conserving energy. The Iowa Journal looks at Iowa campuses and the urge to... 05:46
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New Solutions for Hospital Safety in Iowa (#221)
Iowa hospitals are innovating both high- and low- tech practices to improve hospital safety and to better control infection rates. 07:00
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Apprenticeships - New Jobs Skills for Iowa (Full Program) (#219)
Full Program: Can an old school approach to education work in the 21st century? Join us for the next Iowa Journal when we examine the rising use of apprenticeships -- programs that pay students to learn skills. 28:46
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Apprenticeships in Iowa - Training for Adults (#219)
This is a profile of the Plumbers and Steamfitters Local #33 apprentice program in Des Moines, where the 2009-2010 enrollment stands at 230 students. 05:00
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Discussion: Apprenticeships and Affordable Higher Education in Iowa (#219)
Can an old school approach to education work in the 21st century? Join us for the next Iowa Journal when we examine the rising use of apprenticeships -- programs that pay students to learn skills. 15:52
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Who will report when all the reporters are gone? (Full Program) (#218)
Full Program: Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news staffs being cut drastically in the past several years. So,... 28:17
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Who will report when all the reporters are gone? (Extended Version) (#218)
Full Program: This is a special, hour-long version of The Iowa Journal. Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news... 57:38
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The Future of Media in Iowa (#218)
Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news staffs being cut drastically in the past several years. So,... 05:05
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Discussion: Who Will Report when the Reporters are Gone? (#218)
Economic downsizing and consolidation in media outlets, including magazines, newspapers, radio, and television, has resulted in news staffs being cut drastically in the past several years. So,... 43:52
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Discussion: Growing Iowa's Art Scene - The Business of Culture (#217)
The Iowa Journal examines the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens. 12:00
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Growing Iowa's Art Scene: The Business of Culture (Full Program) (#217)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal examines the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens. 27:47
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Growing the Arts in Iowa (#217)
The Iowa Journal examines the role cultural enrichment plays in creating vital communities that attract and retain citizens. 04:45
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Discussion: Federal Stimulus Impact on Iowa (#216)
Can a state independently recharge its own economy? 16:53
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Federal Stimulus Impact on Iowa (#216)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal looks at the Iowa impact of the federal stimulus package and what it would mean to the state. 27:47
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Feature: Federal Stimulus Impact on Iowa (#216)
The picture is still a little fuzzy, but Iowa's share of the federal stimulus is starting to come into focus 03:47
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Wetlands for Flood Control (Full Program) (#215)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal looks at conservation efforts as a means for helping with flood control. 27:47
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Discussion: Wetlands for Flood Mitigation (#215)
What is the role of wetlands in controlling water run-off, erosion, and flooding? Paul Yeager hosts a discussion with guests Marty Adkins, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Resources and Jack... 12:00
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Wetlands as Flood Control? (#215)
What is the role of wetlands in controlling water run-off, erosion, and flooding? 05:00
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World Class Schools (Full Program) (#214)
Full Program: The Iowa Journal will examine how education in Iowa compares to some of the top school systems in the world. Featured on the program will be visits to schools in Finland and Alberta, Canada, by... 28:45
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World Class Schools in Finland and Canada (#214)
The Iowa Journal will examine how education in Iowa compares to some of the top school systems in the world. Featured on the program will be visits to schools in Finland and Alberta, Canada, by... 05:06
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